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Contactum Celebrates ‘Top Product of the Year’ Win

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Contactum is proud to announce that its Defender 250A Distribution Board has been recognised as a Top Product of the Year in the Professional Electrician & Installer 2025 Awards. This accolade highlights the innovation, engineering quality and contractor-focused design that underpin the development of Contactum’s latest high-capacity distribution solution.

Designed to meet the growing demands of modern electrical installations, the 250A Board builds on Contactum’s long-standing commitment to providing safe, reliable and future-ready circuit protection. Fully compliant with BS EN 61439-3, the board features a robust steel enclosure, modular construction and a choice of five advanced incomer options, including 3- and 4-pole switch disconnectors, thermal magnetic adjustable MCCBs and a 4-pole MCCB with adjustable Type B RCD for comprehensive protection across AC, pulsating DC and smooth DC currents.

Engineered for projects requiring increased load capacity, the range offers seven enclosure sizes accommodating 6 to 24 triple-pole outgoing ways, making it ideal for high-rise residential developments, commercial buildings, industrial environments and EV-integrated installations. With a 35kA busbar short-circuit withstand rating, neutral link disconnector, and options for surge protection and metering, the board delivers a complete and resilient power distribution solution.

PE Editor Richard Bowler praised the product’s outstanding engineering and installer-friendly features, describing it as a deserving winner that “simplifies installation while enhancing safety.”

Dan Hewson, CEO of Contactum, commented, “Being recognised as a Top Product of the Year is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the expertise and dedication of our team. The 250A B Board was developed to provide maximum flexibility, safety and performance for contractors working on higher-load applications. We’re delighted to see its value acknowledged by the industry.”

This award further reinforces Contactum’s position as a leading manufacturer of innovative, high-performance circuit protection solutions - powering safe, efficient and compliant installations across residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

Mark Tilley

Mark Tilley

Mark Tilley is the Content & Community Manager for the Safety & Security Event Series, where he oversees the digital content strategy and audience engagement across a dynamic portfolio of online platforms. With a passion for connecting industry professionals and amplifying the voices shaping the future of safety and security, Mark curates and delivers thought-provoking news, interviews and insights across five publications: The Security Briefing, Health Safety Digital, Workplace Unplugged, Fire Safety Digital and Pro Integration Insider.

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